36 crusty hard Recipes

red potatoes (3/4 lb), leeks (white parts only), cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices, monkfish fillet, cut into 2-inch chunks, extra-virgin olive oil, slow-braised tomatoes, fennel bulb (sometimes called anise), stalks discarded and bulb halved lengthwise, cored, and thinly sliced lengthwise, sliced shallots (4 medium), garlic cloves, 3 thinly sliced and 1 halved crosswise, hard-shelled clams (2 lb) such as littlenecks (less than 2 inches wide), scrubbed well, dry white wine, water, dried hot red pepper flakes, grated fresh lemon zest, fresh basil leaves, chopped, chopped fresh parsley, thick) slices crusty bread (about 4 inches wide), toasted, accompaniments: aioli and green olive tapenade, garnish: 8 whole fresh basil leaves

boneless skinless chicken breasts, buffalo wing sauce, bleu cheese salad dressing, american cheese, hard crusty rolls

butter, shallot, diced, granny smith apple, diced, hard cider (woodchuck grammy smith works best), shredded sharp cheddar cheese (more or less for desired thickness ), corn starch, cubed apples (for dipping ) tossed in lemon juice or soda water, cubed loaves french baguette or other crusty bread (for dipping), fondue pot (i use a cuisinart 1, ca. $25)

chickpeas, dried, water, garlic cloves, peeled, bay leaves, thick slab bacon or 1/4 lb salt pork, ham bone or 1 beef bone, olive oil (spanish for authenticity), bread, 1/2-inch thick (crusty or rustic style), spanish ham (spanish mountain cured or prosciutto) or 1/4 cup prosciutto, diced (spanish mountain cured or prosciutto), onion, finely chopped, paprika, swiss chard or 1 lb collard greens, coarsely chopped, red potato, peeled (about 2 inches in diameter or larger potatoes cut in 2 inch chunks), salt , to taste, blanched almonds, finely chopped, hard-boiled eggs

chopped flat leaf parsley, black olives, pitted and chopped (such as gaeta, calamata and nicoise), extra virgin olive oil, anchovy fillets, minced (optional), garlic cloves, minced, fresh lemon juice, fresh thyme, chopped, salt & freshly ground black pepper, snow peas, imported olive tuna packed in oil, drained (should read imported olive oil-packed tuna), crusty rolls, halved or 1 baguette, halved, four 6-inch slices, red onion, thinly sliced, tomatoes, sliced 1/3-inch thick, hard-cooked eggs, sliced 1/4-inch thick

fresh lemon juice, herbes de provence, anchovy paste, garlic clove, pressed, extra virgin olive oil, nonpareil capers, skinless chicken breasts (pounded gently to an even thickness), crusty bread rolls (french or italian split lengthwise, and some of the insides pulled out), tomatoes, sliced, hard-boiled eggs, thinly sliced (optional), red onion, thinly sliced, romaine lettuce leaves , torn crosswise in half

fig or lemon leaves, for decoration, chunk of good english cheddar, chutney, baked virginia ham, thickly sliced, crisp apples, cut up, celery stalks with leaves , cut in half lengthwise, radish, sliced in half, soft hard-boiled eggs , recipe follows, baby carrots, crusty bread, thickly sliced, unsalted butter, softened, extra large eggs, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

butter, room temperature, hard-boiled large egg yolks, chopped drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes , 1 tbsp oil reserved, drained pimiento-stuffed green olives, finely chopped, canned anchovy fillets, drained, finely chopped, drained capers, chopped fresh rosemary, fresh lemon juice, dried crushed red pepper, thick crusty country-style bread slices (each about 4 x 3 inches)

unsalted butter, peeled yellow onions, thinly sliced, flour, thyme, leaves only, white balsamic vinegar, hard cider, beef stock (or chicken stock), calvados, salt, pepper, crusty french bread, garlic, grated swiss cheese

lean ground turkey, egg substitute, dry italian breadcrumbs, oregano (fresh greek or italian -minced), italian basil (fresh minced ), minced garlic clove (depending on your taste), red pepper flakes (may want to use less if you are sensitive to heat spices), romano cheese (freshly grated , pecorino romano or any paremesan type cheese will do), salt, ground black pepper, hard salami, shredded light mozzarella cheese, italian bread (good crusty type or ciabatta), olive oil (preferrably e.v.o.o., extra virgin), prepared marinara sauce

mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, garlic clove, pressed, minced fresh italian parsley, grated onion, anchovy paste, hard-boiled large egg yolks, extra-virgin olive oil, drained capers, olive oil, tarragon vinegar, bay leaves, broken, ahi tuna steaks (each about 1 inch thick ), nonstick vegetable oil spray, crusty artisanal rolls or squares of focaccia, split horizontally

red peppers, garlic, dry white wine, cheese tortellini, black olives, sliced, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, sugar, fresh ground black pepper , to taste, basil leaves, sliced into strips, sliced hard goat cheese, parmesan cheese, crusty bread

chopped flat-leaf parsley, black olives , such as gaeta, calamata or nicoise (3 1/2 oz), pitted and chopped, extra-virgin olive oil, anchovy fillets, minced, garlic cloves, minced, fresh lemon juice, chopped thyme, salt and freshly ground pepper, snow peas, two 6-oz jars or cans of imported olive oil-packed tuna, drained, crusty rolls or four 6-inch lengths of baguette, halved, red onion, thinly sliced, tomatoes, sliced 1/3 inch thick, hard-cooked eggs, sliced 1/4 inch thick

thick) sushi grade tuna loin or 2 lb tuna steak, olive oil, salt, freshly ground black pepper, herbes de provence, crusty french bread rolls, about 6-inches in length , cut in 1/2 lengthwise, tapenade , recipe follows, tomatoes, chopped, red onion, thinly sliced, red bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into thin strips, extra-virgin olive oil, hard boiled eggs, peeled and sliced into thin rounds, essence , recipe follows, chopped parsley leaves, paprika, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, cayenne pepper, dried oregano, dried thyme, brine-cured black olives , such as gaeta, vall aurea, or nicoise, pitted, anchovy fillets, drained, capers, drained, chopped fresh parsley leaves, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, grated lemon zest, fresh thyme leaves, freshly ground black pepper, extra-virgin olive oil